Indy Pro Series title contender Wilson also guest on teleconference
Panther Racing IndyCar® Series driver Vitor Meira, Panther Racing co-owner John Barnes and Indy Pro Series™ driver Bobby Wilson will discuss their seasons as well as the upcoming race weekend at Infineon Raceway during the Indy Racing League teleconference on Wednesday, Aug. 23.
Meira is fifth in the IndyCar Series point standings with six top-five finishes and 10 top-10s. Meira has finished second three times this season and seven times in his IndyCar Series career, including at Watkins Glen on June 4, the last IndyCar Series road-course event.
Barnes has earned his place as one of the most well-known and widely-respected figures in American motorsports through hard work and decades of experience. Barnes has held positions in nearly every facet of racing operations; working his way from gofer, mechanic, car builder, chief mechanic, team manager up to his current post as CEO and co-owner of Panther Racing, one of the most successful race teams in the world.
Wilson, driver of the No. 24 Kenn Hardley Racing entry, is third in the Indy Pro Series point standings, 39 points behind leader Jay Howard. Wilson made his Indy Pro Series debut at Infineon Raceway in 2005. He is one of three drivers to win on a road/street course in 2005.
Wilson will be available at 2 p.m. (EDT) with Barnes and Meira following shortly thereafter.
WHAT: IRL teleconference
GUESTS: Vitor Meira, John Barnes and Bobby Wilson
WHEN: 2 p.m. (EDT) Wednesday, Aug. 23.
CALL NUMBER: (866) IRL-CONF (475-2663). Pass code is Indy Racing. (International callers should dial 00-1-847-413-3137.)
ABOUT THE GUESTS:
• Bobby Wilson, driver of the No. 24 Kenn Hardley Racing entry, started on the front row in his Indy Pro Series debut at Infineon Raceway in 2005. He is one of three Indy Pro Series drivers to win on a road/street course in 2006.
• Vitor Meira, driver of the No. 4 Lincoln Tech Panther Racing Dallara/Honda/ Firestone, is fifth in the IndyCar Series point standings with six top-five finishes and 10 top-10s. Meira has finished second three times this season and seven times in his IndyCar Series career, including at Watkins Glen on June 4, the last IndyCar Series road-course event. He finished ninth at Infineon in 2005.
The teleconference also will be available on Digital Tape Replay one hour after the conclusion of the call. To access the system, participants will need to dial (888) 843-8996 or (630) 652-3044 and enter passcode 6674241.
We hope you find this teleconference a valuable asset in your coverage of the Indy Racing League. We appreciate your coverage of the league, its teams and drivers.
